ARN
Stockholm
Sweden
4,547 km
2,825 miles
ZAJ
Zaranj
Afghanistan
Distance
4,547 km
2,825 mi / 2,455 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
115°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ARN ZAJ
Airport Name Stockholm-Arlanda Airport Zaranj Airport
IATA Code ARN ZAJ
ICAO Code ESSA OAZJ
City Stockholm Zaranj
Country Sweden Afghanistan
Timezone Europe/Stockholm Asia/Kabul
Elevation 137 ft 1,572 ft
Coordinates 59.650000, 17.920000 30.970000, 61.870000

Stockholm (ARN) to Zaranj (ZAJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm, Sweden to Zaranj Airport (ZAJ) in Zaranj, Afghanistan is 4,547 kilometers (2,825 miles / 2,455 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Sweden with Afghanistan. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:29 in Stockholm, it's 00:59 in Zaranj. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,435 feet between the two airports. Zaranj Airport sits higher than Stockholm-Arlanda Airport.

The return flight from Zaranj (ZAJ) to Stockholm (ARN) follows a heading of 328° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) and Zaranj Airport (ZAJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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